newarab (2024-08-17). Snow White remake slammed over casting of Gal Gadot. newarab.com Activists have called for a boycott of the Snow White remake after it was announced Israeli actress Gal Gadot will be featuring in it. | Earlier this week, the film's trailer was slammed by social media users who criticised the choice of casting Gadot in the film. | The Israeli actress, who will be featured as the Evil Queen in the film, has previously expressed support for Israel. | On 7 October, the day Israel launched its war on Gaza following a surprise Hamas-led attack, the actress posted "I stand with Israel" on Instagram. | "The thing about Gal Gadot being cast as an evil queen is that she doesn't have…

newarab (2024-08-17). Protests in Syria's Suwayda: What did they achieve one year on. newarab.com Activists in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda on Friday marked the first anniversary of The protests in Suwayda which began in August 2023 were reminiscent of

Greg Stoker, MintPress News. (2024-08-17). Why I Left The Service: Military Officer On Ukraine, Gaza, And US Decline. popularresistance.org At this point, we have a clear understanding of the fundamental mechanism behind U.S. foreign policy: the use of hard power, including the threat or actual deployment of military intervention and economic sanctions, to contain and isolate perceived rival powers such as Russia, China, and, to a lesser extent, Iran and the Axis of Resistance. For those familiar with the disinformation operations of Western legacy media and intelligence agencies, it is increasingly evident that U.S. hard power is experiencing unprecedented decline. | The sheer inertia behind the United States Empire will ensure a measure of global d…

presstv.ir (2024-08-17). Yemenis reiterate support for Palestinians against Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets of the capital Sana'a and other provinces across the country to reiterate their support for Palestinians in Gaza who are subjected to an Israeli genocidal war.

tn.ai (2024-08-17). Yemenis Rally in Support of Palestinians amid Ongoing Israeli War in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa and other provinces on Friday afternoon, showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes.

newarab (2024-08-17). Yemen: Heavy flooding leaves at least 57 dead. newarab.com At least 57 people have been killed in heavy flooding across OCHA's head of finance, Lisa Dutton, said the flooding has injured over 600 people and caused widespread devastation in central Yemen. | "Heavy rains and floods have hit several governorates in Yeme…

newarab (2024-08-17). Al-Qaeda kills 16 Yemeni pro-government fighters: official. newarab.com A bomb attack on Friday in southern An explosive-laden vehicle targeted a site of the

newarab (2024-08-17). Yemen rivals threaten to resume war, UN envoy warns. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-08-17). Pakistan: Iran has right to self-defense in face of Israeli terrorism. presstv.ir Pakistan says Iran has every right to defend itself in the face of the Israeli regime.

presstv.ir (2024-08-17). Iran urges 'practical measures' to end Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani underlines the need for "practical measures" aimed at putting an end to Israel's ongoing Gaza genocide.

presstv.ir (2024-08-17). Doha talks: Iran warns about 'deceit, dishonesty' of Israel, US. presstv.ir Commenting on Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Qatar, Iran has warned about "the deceit and dishonesty" of the criminal Israeli regime and its the United States.

newarab (2024-08-17). US warns Iran faces 'cataclysmic' consequences if strikes Israel. newarab.com A US official warned Friday that Iran would face "cataclysmic" consequences and derail momentum toward a Gaza truce if it strikes The United States "would encourage the Iranians — and I know many are — not to move down that road, because the consequences could be quite cataclysmic, particularly for Iran," a senior US official told reporters on customary…

presstv.ir (2024-08-17). Pezeshkian: Close Iran-Indonesia ties foster unity among Muslim nations. presstv.ir Pezeshkian made the remark in a message to Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

presstv.ir (2024-08-17). Pezeshkian calls for national consensus as parliament debates cabinet lineup. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament has officially started reviewing the qualifications of proposed ministers in the new administration.

(2024-08-17). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com

tn.ai (2024-08-17). IRGC Sets Up Field Hospital on Border with Iraq to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As the Arbaeen season has gained momentum with huge crowds of Iranians traveling to Iraq, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force has built a large makeshift hospital at a western border crossing to provide medical services to the pilgrims.

_____ (2024-08-17). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com

tn.ai (2024-08-17). Pezeshkian in Parliament to Defend His Proposed Cabinet. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has attended an open session of the Parliament on Saturday morning to defend his nominees for the cabinet posts.

Staff (2024-08-17). Diez cubanos competirán en Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo. cubadebate.cu Cuba estará representada por diez exponentes en el Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo de Lima 2024, que entre el 27 y el 31 de agosto retomará las emociones dejadas por este deporte en los recién concluidos Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024. Lideran el grupo la vallista Jocelyn Echazabal y el triplista Gian Carlos Baxter, ubicados en los lugares tres y cinco, respectivamente, del ranking universal para menores de 20 años.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-17). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-17). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

tvbrics (2024-08-17). Saudi Arabia opens new areas of study for professional development in the arts and culture sector. tvbrics.com Amateurs and professionals have the opportunity to enrol in courses and contribute to the cultural sector…

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hasina calls for probe into violent protests in Bangladesh. ecns.cn In her first statement since resigning and leaving Bangladesh on Aug 5, Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for an investigation into the violence during weeks of student-led protests in the country.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Evacuation of thousands more begins from Kursk. ecns.cn Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion aimed at forcing Moscow to slow its advance along the rest of the front.

infobrics (2024-08-16). Kiev's use of British-made weapons in Russia's Kursk is already backfiring. infobrics.org Footage shows British-made tanks used in Kursk destroyed by Russian forces.

infobrics (2024-08-16). More Nations Interested in Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Trend reflects desire of Global South to counter Western dominance, analysts say…

infobrics (2024-08-16). China and Russia Launch New Bi-modal Service Around Siberia. infobrics.org China and Russia have inaugurated the Arctic Express No 1 Rail-Sea Cargo Service, marking a notable milestone in their trade relations…

infobrics (2024-08-16). Boosting India-Russia Trade: Strategies and Challenges. infobrics.org The Global Trade Research Initiative believes India can boost its trade with Russia through steps such as increasing exports, using local currencies, and formalizing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. Despite a significant trade imbalance due to increased crude oil imports from Russia, strategic measures could help India achieve its $100 billion trade target by 2030…

editor (2024-08-16). Biden and United Nations: are you listening to Netanyahu? onlineopinion.com.au If Biden and the Security Council need any more convincing that any Palestinian State is just a mirage — they should heed the words of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Time on 4 August.

Staff (2024-08-16). Headlines for August 16, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume for Day 2, Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian as They Go on Armed Rampage in Occupied West Bank, Prices on 10 Common Medications Will Go Down in 2026 After First Round of Medicare Negotiations, Make the Road Action Endorses Kamala Harris for President, AZ's Top Court Allows GOP to Describe Fetuses as "Unborn Human Beings" on Ballot Measure Pamphlet, Doctors in India to Strike Amid Protests over Rape and Murder of Kolkata Medical Trainee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named Thai Prime Minister, Indonesian President Holds First Cabinet Meet…

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Travel safety concerns increase after deadly waterfall accident. ecns.cn A tragic accident at a waterfall tourism spot in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has heightened concerns about travel safety during the busy summer season.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Aerial view of Hailongtun Fortress Site in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Hailongtun fortress, the best well-preserved medieval castle ruins in China, was constructed in 1257 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2015.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Shenzhen, Dubai enhance financial cooperation. ecns.cn The SZSE and DFM have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to explore closer cooperation in indexes, exchange traded funds, and fixed-income products, and the feasibility of new mechanisms and channels for cross-market financing.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China tightens examination measures to prevent the import of monkeypox virus. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travelers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Scientists encouraged to collaborate to save planet. ecns.cn Scientists from around the world were urged to collaborate across borders and disciplines to tackle climate change through technological innovation on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's expanding visa-free 'circle of friends' draws more global travelers. ecns.cn With China's increasing efforts in promoting unilateral visa exemptions and mutual visa-free policies, the expanding visa-free "circle of friends" has been drawing more foreign travelers to China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Lights illuminate Great Wall to mark 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Experts aid Indonesian artificial reef projects. ecns.cn Experts from Shanghai Ocean University and Guangdong Ocean University are scheduled to complete the construction of artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Indonesia this month.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Reporter's inappropriate remarks on Quan Hongchan spark investigation. ecns.cn Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China increases holdings of U.S. treasury bonds to $780.2 billion in June. ecns.cn China's holdings of U.S. treasury bonds reached $780.2 billion in June, a gain of $11.9 billion from a month earlier, marking the second time this year that China has increased the holding since first addition in April.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Huawei cloud summit lights up digital Thailand. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei Cloud announced on Thursday its commitment to joint efforts with the Thai government and build the kingdom a regional cloud hub with its digital technologies.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's investments in high-tech industries rise 10.4% in first seven months: NBS. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets continued to expand, with more investment going to high-tech industries.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda twin cubs. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Rescued raptors released back into wild in Beijing. ecns.cn Eight common kestrels rescued this summer were released back into the wild at Beijing Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park on Thursday, China's second National Ecology Day.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Drone deliveries guided by Beidou begin. ecns.cn The first drone delivery service guided by China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has begun operations in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, offering local residents a glimpse into a futuristic, fast-paced delivery system.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Global efforts in dire need against mpox. ecns.cn The World Health Organization called for a coordinated global response against the mpox outbreak on Wednesday after declaring it a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, the agency's highest alarm at the moment.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Realty draws hope from data. ecns.cn Fewer Chinese cities reported new home price rises in July compared to June, suggesting a need for various Chinese cities to explore new demand.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Panda twins born in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). 1 detained in rape of girl who later died. ecns.cn A man has been criminally detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl at a self-discipline training camp in Jiangxi province, police announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang regional Party chief Ma Xingrui and Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton. ecns.cn Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has retired from international badminton, the Badminton World Federation(BWF) announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old won her career-best Olympic silver in women's singles at Paris2024 on August 5.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Construction of Tongzi River grand bridge to be completed in Guizhou. ecns.cn Spanning 965meters, the 1,422-meter-long bridge with the main tower of 208 meters high is an important part of the Jinsha-Renhuai-Tongzi Highway.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). EconoScope | China invests over $364 bln in urban renewal. ecns.cn China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, according to recent data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Number of Chinese scientists leaving U.S. increasing yearly. ecns.cn Scientists of Chinese descent in the United States have been leaving the country because of "pull factors" from China and the "push factor" of the China Initiative of 2018, according to a major research study published in an American scientific journal.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Brussels rolls out stunning flower carpet. ecns.cn Aerial view of a flower carpet made of nearly millions of flowers at the Grand-Place during the 23rd edition of the Brussels' Flower Carpet show in Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2024.

editor (2024-08-16). Living standards fall as unreliables rise. onlineopinion.com.au Without more pie, announced policies claimed to boost incomes for all will fail. 'Magic puddings' are the fantasies of Bunyip Bluegum and Norman Lindsay.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Staff (2024-08-16). Apple planea retirar los espejos retrovisores de los autos. cubadebate.cu Apple Inc., conocida mundialmente por sus icónicos iPhones, está explorando un amplio abanico de proyectos que trascienden la esfera de los teléfonos móviles. La empresa tecnológica californiana ha registrado una serie de patentes para dispositivos futuristas, entre los que se destacan unos AirPods con pantalla táctil que permiten consultar a Siri y ver el pronóstico del tiempo, y un anillo para controlar las Vision Pro.

Staff (2024-08-16). La matemática de la economía y la sociedad. cubadebate.cu Podemos imaginar a un cazador asociando el número de presas con ciertos dedos de la mano para así poder saber si un día le fue mejor que otro. Seguramente a alguien se le ocurrió, en algún otro momento, ponerles un nombre ordenado a los dedos de las manos. Al asociarlos con las presas del día tuvieron así el primer conteo y los primeros números.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-16). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-16). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-16). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

Staff (2024-08-16). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).